Cost of living in Ghana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵87 (Taka 758) | Taka 350 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵71 (Taka 618) | Taka 507 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵55 (Taka 478) | Taka 210 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵26 (Taka 226) | Taka 88 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵34 (Taka 296) | Taka 129 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵32 (Taka 279) | Taka 90 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵120 (Taka 1,048) | Taka 369 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵32 (Taka 283) | Taka 208 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵32 (Taka 279) | Taka 33 | + 743% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵12 (Taka 109) | Taka 386 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵86 (Taka 754) | Taka 1,412 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵23 (Taka 197) | Taka 110 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 (Taka 108) | Taka 70 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵11,939 (Taka 104,622) | Taka 52,964 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵6,632 (Taka 58,115) | Taka 24,651 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵579 (Taka 5,070) | Taka 2,870 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵4,377 (Taka 38,354) | Taka 34,158 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵1,721 (Taka 15,081) | Taka 20,892 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵312 (Taka 2,735) | Taka 2,246 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵237 (Taka 2,074) | Taka 1,396 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵3,935 (Taka 34,482) | Taka 35,407 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,027 (Taka 8,997) | Taka 15,748 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵53 (Taka 466) | Taka 491 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵200 (Taka 1,754) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵250 (Taka 2,191) | Taka 2,970 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵252 (Taka 2,209) | Taka 3,111 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵406 (Taka 3,557) | Taka 6,985 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵369 (Taka 3,232) | Taka 4,408 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵195,424 (Taka 1,712,550) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵16 (Taka 142) | Taka 111 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵547 (Taka 4,790) | Taka 1,500 | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵127 (Taka 1,116) | Taka 191 | + 485% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵81 (Taka 714) | Taka 436 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵225 (Taka 1,968) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵36 (Taka 316) | Taka 487 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵36 (Taka 315) | Taka 286 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵39 (Taka 343) | Taka 502 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵6 (Taka 54) | Taka 80 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (Taka 101) | Taka 212 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵41 (Taka 355) | Taka 389 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵293 (Taka 2,572) | Taka 1,168 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵108 (Taka 943) | Taka 858 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵450 (Taka 3,943) | Taka 2,000 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵492 (Taka 4,316) | Taka 2,051 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵195 (Taka 1,706) | Taka 1,000 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵75 (Taka 653) | Taka 215 | + 203% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵14 (Taka 125) | Taka 533 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵10,000 (Taka 87,633) | Taka 35,756 | + 145% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.52 (Taka 13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵273 (Taka 2,392) | Taka 1,760 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (Taka 141) | Taka 274 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 951 prices entered by 262 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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